Tank Gauging and Flow Control

The Alliance includes systems for both tank gauging and loading control.

The tank gauging system offers level monitoring & reporting package, using an on-site PC connected to a display unit located outside. The instruments located in the product tanks are also connected to the PC via a link.

An interface unit is provided for the driver and gives current tank volume details. The unit also drives an alarm sounder and beacon in the event of a high level trip point being reached.

On a PC, the software package polls the probes periodically, records level changes and then displays the data to the system user in a number of configurable formats, including a dynamic trend graph format that allows operators to browse through historical records with ease.

The system allows production of reports, which are configurable to meet the individual requirements of the company up to and including complete, automatic, reconciliation reports.

Reports include:

• Opening stock balances
• Total tank receipts
• Total meter throughput
• Closing stock balances
• All losses and gains on a tank, stock or client basis
• The loading control system is an solution for distributors who want to move from manual loading to an automated system or who want to upgrade an existing nonintegrated system to a fully integrated equivalent
• The system is based on the concept of loading authorisations and offers the following features:
• Authorisation of load content
• Management of collections